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Yesterday was a great day for Franklin Falls Disc Golf. We had a couple private sponsors jump on board in the morning (thanks Joel and Gary!) and a very positive discussion with Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield in the evening. While we were touring the project with Ken we got word that NEFA (the New England Flying Disc Association) awarded us the large grant we applied for last month! This grant insures that we will reach our fundraising target in time to place our basket order following the dubs tournament (www.dgscene.com/ffdg2016) and install pins and tees in July and August.

When I became a NEFA member 2 years ago I did so to become a part of a very fun New England-wide tournament series. I never expected to get more out of the organization than that. Going through this process I have to applaud NEFA and it’s forward-thinking board members for following through 110% on their stated mission:

“NEFA is an organization dedicated to promoting disc golf and related frisbee sports in the New England area. We strive to make ourselves a positive force toward better tournament events, and growing the quality and quantity of disc golf courses in our region.”

Whatever your involvement in New England disc sports, NEFA is an organization worth supporting! Thanks to NEFA and all our private donors for allowing us to bring a premier disc golf course to Franklin Falls Dam and a venue for affordable outdoor recreation to an area that could really use it.

Eager to get your hands dirty here at Franklin Falls? Our next scheduled workday is Saturday May 21 (ie tomorrow) 9am-1pm. We'll meet at the front parking lot and head out for some brush dragging and tee/green prep for the upcoming tourney. Gloves and safety glass encouraged - other hand tools also welcome (loppers, rakes, etc).